Intelsat_28

Intelsat 28

Intelsat 28

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Intelsat 28, formerly New Dawn,[4] is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat, and positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 33 degrees east, serving TV and broadband communications to Africa.

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Intelsat 28 was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation, and is based on the STAR-2 satellite platform. Following its launch in 2011, one of its antennas failed to deploy, prevented use of part of the C-band payload, limiting the spacecraft's operational lifespan.

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  1. [1]
    Krebs, Gunter. "New Dawn → Intelsat 28". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  2. [2]
    McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  3. [3]
    "INTELSAT NEW DAWN Satellite details 2011-016A NORAD 37392". N2YO. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  4. [4]
    "Intelsat 28 - Fact Sheet" (PDF). Orbital Sciences Corporation. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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